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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2006
Maurizio Moretto, Vicenza, IT;
Maurizio Moretto, Vicenza, IT;
Laica S.p.A, Barbarano Vicentino (VI), IT;
Abstract
A filter cartridge for jugs is provided. The cartridge includes a first chamber in which there is provided filtering material which is able to filter water or liquids in general and in which there are defined an inlet and an outlet to allow the passage of water through the first chamber in contact with the filtering material. The cartridge also includes a second chamber which communicates with the first chamber in order to collect the water being discharged from the first chamber. The second chamber includes an opening for discharging the water from the cartridge. The discharge opening is open in the second chamber at a level that is higher than a base of the second chamber, in which the water being discharged from the first chamber is collected.